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The leader of one of Thailand’s southern rebel groups claimed yesterday that the group was behind a double bombing that killed a villager that day. Chalermchai Petchkart, the police chief of Sai Buri district in Pattani province, where the bombing happened, told Benar News that the bomb that exploded and killed the villager had been left in a paper bag. “His friend walked to the field as Navi parked his motorbike near a tree and found a paper bag. He picked it up, and the bomb exploded, killing him there”. The group, Patani United Liberation Organisation, is considered one of the oldest secessionist movements in the Deep South. The last time PULO committed an attack was reportedly in 2016. The attack yesterday came just weeks after another southern rebel group, Barisan Revolusi Nasional, agreed with the Thai government to a 40-day ceasefire. The ceasefire agreement came in light of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and Thailand’s Songkran holiday. Police bomb squad … [Read more...] about Southern Thailand ceasefire shattered with another fatal bombing

At the CCSA meeting on Friday, the Ministry of Public Health will propose easing entry requirements by replacing RT-PCR tests with a much cheaper and faster antigen test. Health authorities report that Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul will propose the revision at Friday’s meeting to be enacted from December on. The simplifying of the required Covid-19 test is part of an effort to relax entry restrictions to encourage tourists to come to Thailand. Currently, internationally arriving travellers transfer to an approved hotel where they will undergo an RT-PCR test and then be confined to their room until the test results are received, typically between 6 hours and 1 day. While travellers in the Test & Go program are not required to quarantine for any amount of time, the need to test negative for Covid-19 in a process that can take up to 24 hours, creates what is essentially a needed 1-day quarantine. The proposed entry relaxation would also include expanding the … [Read more...] about Thailand entry may be simplified by switching to antigen test

The New York and Los Angeles offices of the Thailand Board of Investment are honoured to welcome you to join the online seminar on "Thailand's Electric Vehicle and Mobility Sector". Date : 18 May 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 23.00 – 24.00 hrs. (Bangkok Time) The seminar will highlight what Thailand has to offer companies in the electric vehicle and mobility sectors. Attendees will come away with: • An understanding of policy and investment opportunities in Thailand including incentives in place to support growth • An understanding of the electric vehicle and mobility ecosystem and market trends • Tips and experiences for growing electric vehicle and mobility businesses in Thailand The event will include presentations from Thailand Board of Investment, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company on how operating in Thailand has a positive effect on business growth. For more details about the event and the full agenda, please click … [Read more...] about BOI invites you to join Thailand’s Electric Vehicle and Mobility Sector online seminar

Divya Karyza (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Tue, May 17 2022 Indonesian cattle farmers are worried about the threat to their business amid the recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease. The Indonesian Cattle and Buffalo Breeders Association (PPSKI) told The Jakarta Post on Thursday that farmers stood to lose Rp 10 million (US$682) for each animal put down after infection with the virus. PPSKI chairman Nanang Purus also estimated the damage due to cattle weight loss caused by the disease at Rp 2 million per head. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free Already subscribed? login Or let Google manage your subscription … [Read more...] about Farmers fear FMD threat on meat output as Day of Sacrifice draws near

A Thai kindergarten has been slammed online for forcing students to wear 4 different uniforms, including a “military uniform” on Thursdays. The public school in the western province of Kanchanaburi informed parents they must purchase the new uniforms before the new term begins on May 17. The preschool wants children aged 4 – 6 to wear 4 different uniforms: ‘normal’ school uniform on Monday and Tuesday, a PE uniform on Wednesday, a soldier uniform on Thursday and an “ASEAN” uniform on Friday, which sports an ASEAN flag. The school posted an announcement about the uniform changes on Facebook, which gained a lot of attention from concerned netizens who expressed their dissatisfaction about the costs involved with buying 4 new sets of uniforms, especially in light of the current high costs of living. Netizens in the comments section were mostly concerned about Thursday’s military uniform… “What is the point of the soldier uniform?” “Are we living in North Korea?” Although, … [Read more...] about Thai kindergarten forces students to wear military uniform, sparks outrage

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment, Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Falih, left, shakes hands with Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. The government is planning to import fertilisers from Saudi Arabia to ensure an adequate supply during the peak planting season, amid shortages in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Securing a deal on fertilisers was among the trade objectives of a Thai delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and MFA minister Don Pramudwinai last week. The delegation met with Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a bid to further restore economic relations. It was the first time in 32 years Thai dignitaries had set foot in Saudi Arabia for formal talks. The visit is part of efforts to rebuild investment opportunities and forge joint ventures after the restoration of full diplomatic ties between the two countries was announced after Prime … [Read more...] about Fresh start seeds new trade deals

Suphan Mongkolsuthree at the Thai Sang Thai event that named him its economics team boss. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool) Suphan Mongkolsuthee, former chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), was on Monday named leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party's economics team. Mr Suphan currently serves as an honorary chairman of the FTI board. His considerable business management experience and international reputation are the reasons why the party chose him to lead its economic team, said Pokin Polakul, a key Thai Sang Thai Party figure. "Starting as a small business owner, Mr Suphan continued expanding until he had succeeded in having up to four companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand," Mr Pokin said. "Aside from his exceptional talent in business administration, Mr Suphan also has a political doctrine that matches that of Thai Sang Thai." Mr Suphan said the economic team's priority is to provide policies that will help small … [Read more...] about Former FTI chief says he has nothing to fear in entering politics

Somkid: Leadermust plan ahead A leader must have a clear vision to bring Thailand out of its economic crisis, said former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak at a public lecture on Sunday, his first since his exit from the Prayut administration in July 2020. The lecture was delivered at the Leadership for Change seminar on Sunday, a few weeks after the newly established Sang Anakhot Thai Party announced Mr Somkid had accepted an invitation to serve as the party's prime ministerial candidate. The former deputy premier discussed six issues and urged people to reflect on them while stressing throughout the lecture that he was not pointing a finger at anyone. Mr Somkid said the global community is faced with more risks and uncertainties, which will only become harder to predict. He noted the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused widespread adverse impacts on the economy and people's livelihoods, is still not over. He said when a country makes the decision to live with the … [Read more...] about Economy needs clear pathway: Somkid

When photos and videos of the “sexy street vendor” went viral, the 24 year old Chiang Mai woman says her orders for the Thai pancakes, known as “khanom Tokyo,” multiplied… just by showing some cleavage. (This was a top story on The Thaiger yesterday. So, we’re doing a follow up, you know, for the readers.) The vendor, known as Olive, drew so much attention by cooking pancakes in a revealing top that her sales jumped from just a few dozen packages of khanom Tokyo to 200 in just a day. Many have stopped and stared. Olive told Thai media that a motorbike driver crashed his bike because he was rubbernecking. But men aren’t the only ones drawn to Olive. Thai fashion bloggers are also interested in the woman’s cardigan-style shirt which is loosely pinned below at the top and nothing is worn underneath. Fashion bloggers say the shirt is called the Slinky Tank Top, which has been worn by celebrities like Kylie Jenner as well as by several Thai actresses and models. Here’s a video … [Read more...] about Sexy street vendor’s sales spike after busty shirt goes viral

The Association of Thai Travel Agents is urging the government to postpone the implementation of a new tourism fee until the sector has fully recovered. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn says Thailand has averaged around 3,000 – 4,000 foreign tourists per day, since re-opening on November 1. According to a Bangkok Post report, he says confidence is low ahead of the coming high season as many target market countries are battling new waves of Covid-19. Added to this is the high cost of PCR testing on arrival. Sisdivachr says the cost in Thailand is often much higher than in countries tourists are arriving from, citing India as an example, where a PCR test costs between 250 and 400 baht. He says the high price Thailand is charging risks deterring tourists. Meanwhile, his colleague, Adith Chairattananon, says tourism operators want more clarity around how the tourism fund will be managed and who will benefit from it. Adith says that to ensure transparency, the government should … [Read more...] about Travel agents call for tourism fee to be postponed until industry recovers